The Bruins clinched a playoff spot in a losing effort, and normally, that would be a bittersweet experience for fans. Not this time.

Not on Wednesday night, after all the emotion and all of the fanfare and all of the celebration in honor of what Boston is and what the city represents. In the aftermath of this game, what would otherwise be a somewhat disappointing night will instead be remembered for all the inspiration, all of the passion and all of the positives.

NESN Nation’s Dan Duquette is finding it easy to focus on the big picture after Wednesday’s loss. See more in the above video.